A3319

Creates criminal and civil penalties related to attacks by dogs; grants victim and owner of victimized animal hearing rights.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A3319 creates criminal and civil penalties for dog attacks and grants victims and dog owners hearing rights.

New Jersey A3319 establishes criminal and civil penalties for dog owners and handlers responsible for unrestrained dog attacks or injuries to another person or animal. It creates the offenses of negligent handling of a dog and reckless handling of a dog, with varying penalties based on the severity of the injury. The bill also imposes civil penalties separate from the criminal penalties for violations.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee